Bolo Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The tuna ceviche was one of my favorites!"
• "Bolo is a perfect mix of Latin inspired food with gourmet dining."
• "The Puerto Rican focused food was unique and delicious."
• "The food here is OUTSTANDING—very authentic and flavorful."
• "From the savory empanadas to the succulent grilled meats, each dish is a celebration of authentic Latin American cuisine."
• "Every dish a different taste sensation, especially the 4 Ceviches choice."
• "The food is exquisite, with a spectacular flavor and presentation."

Cons:

• "The acidity of the red sauce can be overpowering."
• "Shrimp ceviche, was ok. Oxtail appetizer was missing oxtails."
• "The food was heavy in lime and garlic but lacking salt and pepper."
• "Arroz con gandules was bland, unlike the rice find at an Abuela's or Puerto Rican household... Missing the sofrito, cilantro, achote flavors that make it unique, which is a BIG miss because that's a PR staple."
• "The mofongo was extremely over seasoned to the point I had to send it back."
• "The masa was good but I didn't care for the cheese inside, it tasted like sharp cheese."
• "The food was just okay though!"

Service

Pros:

• "Our favorite part of the meal was when Chef Fuentes came out to the dining room."
• "Very attentive service."
• "Service is always great."
• "The staff was very welcoming from the moment we stepped in until the moment we left."
• "Kevin the bartender excellent food can't be beat."
• "The service was very efficient especially for a busy night."
• "Our server Leslie was a doll too, very knowledgeable about the menu and guided us to great food choices!"

Cons:

• "Service was the worse I have had in years, waitress did not check on us and seemed like she was having a bad day."
• "Even with a 7pm reservation we waited 37min to be seated."
• "We initially waited a bit to be served on, due to some miscommunication."
• "Service is a bit delayed at times."
• "The only thing was service was very slow."
• "Our server never brought us water, forgot to deliver our drinks and was slow delivering everything else."
• "Service was good but the drink orders were slow."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The music is a transporting experience, reminiscent of a romanticized Latin bar from a bygone golden era."
• "Beautiful ambience. Festive atmosphere."
• "The place is gorgeous and I love the vibe."
• "Beautiful interior and really different vibes upstairs and downstairs."
• "The extensive drink menu complements the bold flavors, featuring classic cocktails and unique twists."
• "The atmosphere at Bolo adds to its charm."
• "The setting transports you to maybe Cartagena."